What Other Kids Say About the Story Story: The Prince and the Maiden (Note: kids' spelling & grammar corrected) Keelie, age 10 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? Because the maiden was taken in his place, he felt honor bound to find and rescue her. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? When a girl from school got hit in the back by a rope, I rubbed it better for her. Lauren and Marissa, ages 9 & 8 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? The prince went to search for the maiden because he knew he would feel bad if something would happen to her because it really was going to happen to him. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? Once when our friends had a problem and we tried to help them figure it out. Jessica, age 10 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? Because he wanted to. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? I tried to fix something of my mom's when I broke it. James, age 54 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? To tell her it was a mistake. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? When my grandson fell off the chair backwards. Katie, age 12 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? The prince searched because he thought she was a real princess. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? One time my sister messed up our room and I was the one who cleaned it! Erica, age 13 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? He wanted to rescue her because he was supposed to be the one stolen. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? My mom's lamp broke and I thought it was my fault but my sister was the one who broke it. Chris, age 12 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? HE WENT TO GO SEARCH FOR HER BECAUSE HE LOVED HER VERY MUCH. Kelsey, age 12 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? He wanted to bring her back home for switching places as an infant who would be taken away. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? When my sister was blamed for drawing on the dollhouse. I told my mom it was our bratty cousin and finally he confessed he did it. Sara, age 11 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? He wanted to bring her back home for switching places as an infant who would be taken away. Emily, age 9 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? Because he would like to meet the girl who had taken his place, and rescue her if she was in any danger. I think that the prince had a really kind heart, and anyone with a kind heart would try and rescue someone who might be in mortal danger, don't you think? Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? One time my sisters were giving the baby magnets when I was at my friends house. Mom was out and Dad was sleeping, and when Mom came home she thought I was the one who did it. Jenna, age 22 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? He felt guilty that an innocent girl was exchanged on his behalf to live in misery serving an evil wizard. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? I can't recall. Page, age 10 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? Because they loved each another and they wanted to search for each other. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? Well, I'll talk later. Laura, age 10 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? He searched for the maiden because he wanted to know who the girl was that replaced him. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? When my friends got in a fight and I tried to fix it. Mike, age 14 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? Deep down, after growing up on this tale of how the girl had been sacrificed for his sake, he felt a need to set things right and at the very least make sure that she was being treated well and was happy. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? Hmmm... the time that I helped a friend cover for an "accident" at school... Adriana and Jenna, age 10 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? The prince was amazed by her beauty,and wanted to find the princess. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? I was with my brothers and they were drinking Coke and they were not supposed to and I got blamed for it. Jackie, age 5 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? He felt guilty because she had been taken instead of him. He wanted to free her so she could live as she would have. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? My twin sister got in trouble because she had drawn on the wall. I tried to help her clean it up. Danielle, age 5 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? Because he loved her. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? My little brother dropped Mommy's plate and I got the blame. Jessica, age 6 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? Because he felt bad about the maiden having to take his place. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? When my friends were being mean to my other friend and I tried to be nice to him. Blake, age 4 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? So he could rescue her. He also wanted to know her. Did you ever feel you had to fix something that wasn't really your fault but you wanted to fix it anyway? NO Pam, age 14 Why did the prince go in search for the maiden? He felt it was his duty to free her, after all if it weren't for her it'd be him there with the old man. ©Copyright 1998-1999 Elaine Lindy -- All rights reserved. E-mail: whootieowl@storiestogrowby.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 600344 / Newtonville, MA 02460-0004 Web: http://www.storiestogrowby.com